Jobs
Cost Accountant
A growing Grand Rapids manufacturer is hiring a Cost Accountant to own inventory and cost reporting and support month-end close across a multi-location business.
Industry
Manufacturing
Salary
$75,000–$85,000
About the company
A growing, multi-location manufacturing organization in the Grand Rapids area. The accounting team partners closely with operations and works on a hybrid schedule, with two to three days a week in the office.
The opportunity
The Cost Accountant supports accurate inventory and cost reporting while partnering with the broader accounting and operations teams. The role also contributes to general accounting, month-end close, financial analysis, and ongoing process improvements.
It is ideal for an accounting professional with experience in manufacturing, distribution, inventory, or other product-based environments who enjoys combining hands-on accounting with analysis and process improvement.
Key responsibilities
Support cost accounting and inventory-related accounting activities
Perform inventory analysis, reconciliations, and reporting
Analyze product costs, cost trends, and variances to identify issues and opportunities
Support month-end and year-end close, including journal entries, accruals, and account reconciliations
Assist with general ledger accounting and fixed asset tracking
Assist with financial reporting, management reporting, and variance analysis
Analyze financial and operational data and communicate findings to accounting and business leaders
Partner with operations and other departments to ensure accurate financial information
Assist with annual audit preparation and other reporting requirements
Support ERP, system, and accounting process improvement initiatives
Ideal profile
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
Previous accounting experience in a manufacturing, distribution, inventory-intensive, or product-based environment
Experience with cost accounting and/or inventory accounting
Understanding of general ledger accounting and month-end close
Strong knowledge of accounting principles and U.S. GAAP
Strong Microsoft Excel skills and experience with ERP or accounting systems
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with excellent attention to detail
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Preferred: exposure to product costing, inventory valuation, COGS, or variance analysis; ERP implementations, upgrades, or conversions; and experience in a multi-location, high-growth, or acquisition-driven organization.
Compensation & benefits
This position offers a $75,000 to $85,000 base salary and a hybrid schedule with approximately two to three days per week in the Grand Rapids office.
How to apply
Three ways to start the conversation.
Send your résumé, book a call, or apply straight from the LinkedIn posting. Whichever route you pick, one person handles your application from first reply to offer.
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Jobs
Cost Accountant
A growing Grand Rapids manufacturer is hiring a Cost Accountant to own inventory and cost reporting and support month-end close across a multi-location business.
Industry
Manufacturing
Salary
$75,000–$85,000
About the company
A growing, multi-location manufacturing organization in the Grand Rapids area. The accounting team partners closely with operations and works on a hybrid schedule, with two to three days a week in the office.
The opportunity
The Cost Accountant supports accurate inventory and cost reporting while partnering with the broader accounting and operations teams. The role also contributes to general accounting, month-end close, financial analysis, and ongoing process improvements.
It is ideal for an accounting professional with experience in manufacturing, distribution, inventory, or other product-based environments who enjoys combining hands-on accounting with analysis and process improvement.
Key responsibilities
Support cost accounting and inventory-related accounting activities
Perform inventory analysis, reconciliations, and reporting
Analyze product costs, cost trends, and variances to identify issues and opportunities
Support month-end and year-end close, including journal entries, accruals, and account reconciliations
Assist with general ledger accounting and fixed asset tracking
Assist with financial reporting, management reporting, and variance analysis
Analyze financial and operational data and communicate findings to accounting and business leaders
Partner with operations and other departments to ensure accurate financial information
Assist with annual audit preparation and other reporting requirements
Support ERP, system, and accounting process improvement initiatives
Ideal profile
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
Previous accounting experience in a manufacturing, distribution, inventory-intensive, or product-based environment
Experience with cost accounting and/or inventory accounting
Understanding of general ledger accounting and month-end close
Strong knowledge of accounting principles and U.S. GAAP
Strong Microsoft Excel skills and experience with ERP or accounting systems
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with excellent attention to detail
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Preferred: exposure to product costing, inventory valuation, COGS, or variance analysis; ERP implementations, upgrades, or conversions; and experience in a multi-location, high-growth, or acquisition-driven organization.
Compensation & benefits
This position offers a $75,000 to $85,000 base salary and a hybrid schedule with approximately two to three days per week in the Grand Rapids office.
How to apply
Three ways to start the conversation.
Send your résumé, book a call, or apply straight from the LinkedIn posting. Whichever route you pick, one person handles your application from first reply to offer.
About NextPlay Jobs
We believe great recruiting is personal, not transactional. We spent 15 years inside LinkedIn building the tools recruiters use, then built the firm we wished existed. We connect high-performing people with companies where they can make the biggest impact, and one relationship manager stays with you from the first search to the tenth.
Jobs
Cost Accountant
A growing Grand Rapids manufacturer is hiring a Cost Accountant to own inventory and cost reporting and support month-end close across a multi-location business.
Industry
Manufacturing
Salary
$75,000–$85,000
About the company
A growing, multi-location manufacturing organization in the Grand Rapids area. The accounting team partners closely with operations and works on a hybrid schedule, with two to three days a week in the office.
The opportunity
The Cost Accountant supports accurate inventory and cost reporting while partnering with the broader accounting and operations teams. The role also contributes to general accounting, month-end close, financial analysis, and ongoing process improvements.
It is ideal for an accounting professional with experience in manufacturing, distribution, inventory, or other product-based environments who enjoys combining hands-on accounting with analysis and process improvement.
Key responsibilities
Support cost accounting and inventory-related accounting activities
Perform inventory analysis, reconciliations, and reporting
Analyze product costs, cost trends, and variances to identify issues and opportunities
Support month-end and year-end close, including journal entries, accruals, and account reconciliations
Assist with general ledger accounting and fixed asset tracking
Assist with financial reporting, management reporting, and variance analysis
Analyze financial and operational data and communicate findings to accounting and business leaders
Partner with operations and other departments to ensure accurate financial information
Assist with annual audit preparation and other reporting requirements
Support ERP, system, and accounting process improvement initiatives
Ideal profile
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
Previous accounting experience in a manufacturing, distribution, inventory-intensive, or product-based environment
Experience with cost accounting and/or inventory accounting
Understanding of general ledger accounting and month-end close
Strong knowledge of accounting principles and U.S. GAAP
Strong Microsoft Excel skills and experience with ERP or accounting systems
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with excellent attention to detail
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Preferred: exposure to product costing, inventory valuation, COGS, or variance analysis; ERP implementations, upgrades, or conversions; and experience in a multi-location, high-growth, or acquisition-driven organization.
Compensation & benefits
This position offers a $75,000 to $85,000 base salary and a hybrid schedule with approximately two to three days per week in the Grand Rapids office.
How to apply
Three ways to start the conversation.
Send your résumé, book a call, or apply straight from the LinkedIn posting. Whichever route you pick, one person handles your application from first reply to offer.
About NextPlay Jobs
We believe great recruiting is personal, not transactional. We spent 15 years inside LinkedIn building the tools recruiters use, then built the firm we wished existed. We connect high-performing people with companies where they can make the biggest impact, and one relationship manager stays with you from the first search to the tenth.